Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), Healthcare, Hospice

The Company is seeking a Chief Compliance Officer for its regional hospice business. The successful candidate will be responsible for the strategic direction, development, implementation, and oversight of a comprehensive compliance program. This program must ensure that all areas of the business understand and adhere to compliance obligations, as well as all relevant laws, rules, and regulations. The role involves conducting risk assessments, leading HIPAA privacy compliance, and managing a Board-level Compliance Committee. The Chief Compliance Officer will also be a subject matter expert, maintain a deep understanding of applicable laws and regulations, and work cross-functionally to educate employees on legal and ethical standards. Applicants for the Chief Compliance Officer position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree, with a JD being desirable. The ideal candidate will have several years of senior-level hospice compliance experience, including work with Medicare Administrative Contractors. A hands-on approach to building and improving compliance, ethics, and privacy programs is essential. While not a requirement, exposure to managing compliance for private equity-owned businesses is a plus. The role requires the ability to lead change management, conduct internal and external audits, and oversee all facets of compliance-related investigations and reporting. The Chief Compliance Officer will also be responsible for ensuring that no employee, medical staff member, or independent contractor is on any exclusion lists.